Jean Carlu

French · 1900–1997 · Printmaker

Jean Carlu (1900–1997) was a French graphic designer who specialised in posters. He was a member of a family of architects; his brother Jacques Carlu for example designed the… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Jean Carlu, "Journées d'Espérance", 1932, poster"Journées d'Espérance"Van Sabben Poster Auctions · €1,920≈ $2,191≈ £1,699Sign up to see
  2. Jean Carlu, Production America's answer!, 1941, posterProduction America's answer!Van Sabben Poster Auctions · €1,440≈ $1,870≈ £1,168Sign up to see
  3. Jean Carlu, Fly to France (Pan American World Airways), 1949, offset lithograph in colors mounted to linenFly to France (Pan American World Airways)Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $585≈ £466≈ €555Sign up to see

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Jean Carlu (1900–1997) was a French graphic designer who specialised in posters. He was a member of a family of architects; his brother Jacques Carlu for example designed the Palais de Chaillot in Paris. He made posters during World War II to promote an increase in American production.

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Born 1900Died 1997Occupation PrintmakerWikidata Q573180 ↗ULAN 500096734 ↗

Also known as Jean Georges Léon Carlu

Artist record compiled from: Getty ULAN (ODC-By), Art Institute of Chicago API (CC0). See data sources & attribution.

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